Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 6 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX20V
Fujifilm T550 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm T550
HX20V | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX20V
Fujifilm T550 | HX20V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and HX20V.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $397 |